Real Estate Fraud Examiner (Finance)
The District Attorney of Riverside County seeks to fill a Real Estate Fraud Examiner position in Riverside. The Real Estate Fraud Examiner will be responsible for reviewing property and county records for fraud indicators. Incumbent will also be responsible for investigating complaints, reviewing and identifying potential fraud, including testifying and reviewing reports of property movements.
Seeking candidates who p ossess experience managing or supervising an escrow office .
Meet the Team!
The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current District Attorney of Riverside County and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.• Assists District Attorney Investigators in the investigation of real estate fraud cases ranging from misdemeanor through complex felony cases; collects and analyzes information and evidence for the preparation of search and/or arrest warrants.
• Analyzes financial documents and related records to establish or facilitate in the determination of loss amounts and methods of operation of suspects; assists with the preparation of charts, diagrams and other visual aids to demonstrate method of operation and link suspects, victims and financial institutions.
• Utilizes computer systems to access and retrieve information from local, state and federal computer databases; evaluates and analyzes information retrieved.
• Performs forensic analysis of financial records, loan applications, escrow files, title reports, medical records, motor vehicle records and other documents needed for evidence in assigned fraud cases.
• Accompanies and assists law enforcement personnel in searches of crime scenes for evidence by gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence concerning crimes and complaints.
• Assists in the preparation of reports to be filed that will lead to the arrest of those suspected of criminal activity; prepares a variety of reports, exhibit lists and declarations, and maintains a variety of records, logs and files; maintains database of possible suspects or others involved in the transactions such as appraisers, notaries, escrow officers, and credit companies.
• Works in collaboration with prosecutors from the investigative state through completion of resulting trial and sentencing; prepares reports of the action taken and the findings of an investigation; consults with Deputy District Attorneys on assigned cases regarding the sufficiency of evidence; appears in court to testify as to the particulars of a real estate fraud investigation and the nature of the evidence.
• Maintains knowledge of changes in real estate legislation and real estate forms, current fraud case law, investigative and evidence collection techniques and office policies and procedures; attends additional job specific training courses and seminars as required.
• Operates technical investigative equipment such as tape recorders, cameras, and electronic sound equipment.OPTION I
Experience: Five years of experience managing or supervising real estate sales agents, transaction coordinators, escrow officers or processors, title representatives or mortgage processors/underwriters.
OPTION II
Experience: Five years of experience as an associate broker qualified by the Department of Real Estate; or as a Title Agent which included examining the original source of title for a property; or as an Escrow Officer which included reading, auditing, following sales transactions to discern money transactions, and the audit of Final HUD 1 to determine the flow of funds.
Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of investigation of real estate fraud; escrow files, title documents, loan applications, and all documents related to real estate transactions; banking procedures, recordkeeping, and the analysis of financial and real estate transactions.
Ability to: Assist with the collection, assembly, analysis and evaluation of facts and evidence to draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations; review and analyze various financial transactions to document the flow of funds; utilize and interpret a variety of advisory data and information such as regulations, policies, state penal and vehicle codes, statutes, local ordinances, police procedures/forms/ technical operations manuals, guidelines, law enforcement and other databases, warrant information, victim/witness statements, criminal complaints, investigative and statistical reports, medical records, crime bulletins, handwriting samples, training materials, subpoenas, citations, bank records, activity logs, and non-routine correspondence; analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives; work effectively with a variety of law enforcement agencies and private industry personnel; compare, classify, categorize, compute, tabulate, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information; assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license.For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org .
